Italian Cheese Balls Recipe

Ingredients

1

(8-oz.) pkg. 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened

4

oz. (1 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese

1/3

cup sliced green onions

1/2

teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

1/2

teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1

(2-oz.) jar sliced pimientos, drained

1/2

cup chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

In large bowl, combine all ingredients except pimientos and parsley; blend well.* Stir in pimientos. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes for easier handling.

Shape mixture into 2 balls; roll each in parsley. Serve immediately, or wrap each ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving time. Serve with low-fat crackers or crisp breadsticks.